Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses
Date: December 16, 2013 05:41PM
Report Receipt Date: OCT 29, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V534000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 142
Manufacturer: Prevost Cars, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 X3-45 and X3-45 Entertainer coach buses manufactured November 2, 2006, through November 27, 2008. In the affected buses there are two battery cables. One of cables may have been inadvertently installed in a p-clamp. As a result, the cable that is not run through the p-clamp may rub against the p-clamp causing a short circuit.
CONSEQUENCE:
A short may result in a vehicle fire.
REMEDY:
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will remove the p-clamp, inspect, and replace the affected battery cable as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of December 2013. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888. Prevost's recall number is SR13-73.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.